An Garda Síochána has rejected claims that a woman had her hijab forcibly removed and that any invasive searches took place during a protest-related custody situation. Allegations surfaced from mothers and TD Richard Boyd Barrett regarding the treatment of peaceful demonstrators, specifically focusing on invasive probing. Gardaí confirmed that all searches adhered to established protocols, denying any violation of dignity. The controversy has prompted calls for a formal complaint to the Garda Ombudsman, as concerns about the treatment of protesters continue to rise.
An Garda Síochána has categorically denied any allegations of a strip-search or cavity search, insisting that all procedures followed the Treatment of Persons in Custody Regulations.
Richard Boyd Barrett TD condemned the treatment of women protestors, alleging invasive searches took place, stating that these peaceful women were subjected to violations of personal dignity.
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